Concluding the Teacher Wellness Series: Moving Forward with Wellness
Last week I introduced the tenth practice in our Spring 2020 Teacher Wellness Blog Series. As we wrap up this series, let’s take a look at the benefits…
Last week I introduced the tenth practice in our Spring 2020 Teacher Wellness Blog Series. As we wrap up this series, let’s take a look at the benefits…
I have not felt like I have been able to be there for everyone in the way that they need. And I always questioned, am I doing enough?…
I have an “emotion thesaurus” on my bookshelf that features 148 emotions, including information like physical signals, internal sensations, and mental responses associated with each. Our species is…
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Quick question for you: Q On a scale of 1–10, what’s your stress level right now? Turn to your imaginary or real partner! Let’s say 1 is “I…
The COVID-19 crisis threw our world into radical disarray. In response, each of us worked quickly to establish some semblance of new routines and norms for our teaching…
If you’re feeling stressed or fatigued from the juggle of teaching and managing your own life and those of your loved ones, you can give yourself a boost by simply directing friendly thoughts toward others.
The pandemic has thrust our world into a state of radical uncertainty. Every day brings new challenges, directives, forecasts. In the past week alone, what unexpected things happened…
The world has become remarkably still in the past several weeks, with shops, eateries, and sports arenas closed, streets deserted except for occasional walkers and runners, and fewer…
We’re discovering anew each day how to navigate the rapids of this surreal and often overwhelming world health crisis. But wait! If I recall correctly, life in the…
A teacher friend, hearing my plans for this post, commented, “I’m glad you’re not titling it something like ‘Abstaining from News and Social Media.’ I want help setting…
How might consciously focusing on the breath help replenish our mental and physical resources at a time when teachers need everything they’ve got?
Fellow educators, what a bizarre time we’re in. As the public health crisis has snowballed throughout the month of March, teachers are scrambling to figure out how to…